Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia’s CEO announced that the airline is in advanced discussions with Boeing to acquire between 50 and 75 aircraft, specifically the 737 MAX 8 and 787‑9 Dreamliner models, as part of a major fleet expansion strategy. The move supports a broader restructuring plan...

Garuda Indonesia is planning to reintroduce the Boeing 737 MAX 8 into its fleet, signaling renewed confidence in the aircraft after years of absence following the Lion Air crash and global grounding. The airline is negotiating to lease a former Lynx Air and Air Canada aircraft...

Central Sulawesi officials are urging Garuda Indonesia to introduce new flight routes from Palu, aiming to make Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport an international hub. They highlight that having direct service would benefit Hajj pilgrims and improve regional economic connectivity....

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore experienced severe turbulence over Myanmar, forcing an emergency landing in Bangkok. One passenger died of a suspected heart attack, and dozens were injured. The Boeing 777-300ER dropped sharply due to sudden turbulence...

Garuda Indonesia is now working closely with the Indonesian National Police after a passenger lost their cellphone on flight GA 716 (Jakarta–Melbourne) on June 6, 2025—apparently it was left by crew at a hotel and later found in a nearby river! They’ve emphasized transparency...

IndiGo and Garuda Indonesia have launched an exciting codeshare starting July 2025, giving travelers more seamless access between India and Indonesia. IndiGo customers can now book single‑ticket journeys to 17 Indonesian destinations, while Garuda flyers get access to seven...

Garuda Indonesia is growing its fleet with two Boeing 737-800NGs leased from Japan’s ALM. The aircraft, previously flown by Regional Express in Australia, are now active out of Jakarta. This move supports Garuda’s push to strengthen domestic and regional routes. ALM will handle...

Garuda Indonesia Group is facing challenges with 15 grounded aircraft, attributing the issue to global supply chain disruptions affecting spare parts availability. The airline's maintenance chief, Rahmat Hanafi, emphasized that the delays are due to routine maintenance...

Garuda Indonesia is in early talks with Danantara, Indonesia's newly established sovereign wealth fund, for a potential capital injection.Despite concluding a debt restructuring in late 2022, the airline faces financial challenges, including a reported loss of IDR1.2 trillion...

Garuda Indonesia is expanding its fleet with the lease of two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft from Japan's ALM, enhancing its capacity to meet growing travel demand. The aircraft, previously operated by Australia's Regional Express, have been integrated into Garuda's operations at...

Indonesia’s aviation sector is facing serious turbulence as Garuda Indonesia grounds at least 15 aircraft due to rising maintenance costs and limited resources 🛬💸. Its low-cost subsidiary, Citilink, has also parked nearly half its fleet, reflecting deeper financial strains...

Garuda Indonesia is prepping 14 wide-body jets for the 2025 Hajj season. They’ll fly over 90,000 pilgrims from 7 cities across the country. Flights run May to July with strict safety and maintenance plans in place. One jet will be on standby—just in case. Anyone here ever flown...

Garuda Indonesia is soaring high in 2025! The airline transported 2.6 million passengers in Q1, marking its best performance in the past three years. This represents a 48% increase from Q1 2023 and a 10% rise from Q1 2024. The seat load factor also improved significantly,...

Garuda Indonesia and The Pokémon Company have officially launched the Pikachu Jet GA-2, an Airbus A330-300 adorned with Pikachu in traditional Indonesian batik designs. This collaboration under the Pokémon Air Adventures program aims to promote Indonesian culture and enhance...

Great news for Avios collectors! You can now earn and redeem Avios on Garuda Indonesia flights. This partnership opens up more options for travelers flying to Southeast Asia and beyond. It’s part of a broader push to expand Avios usability across global airline partners. Time to...

Garuda Indonesia has officially resumed direct flights between Jakarta and Mumbai after a five-year pause. This move strengthens air connectivity between Indonesia and India for both business and tourism. Flights will operate twice weekly, offering more travel options for...

Garuda Indonesia is increasing seat capacity on flights to Amsterdam this summer! ✈️🇮🇩🇳🇱 More seats, more travel opportunities—who’s planning a trip? Have you flown Garuda to Europe before? Share your experience!

Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer just added Garuda Indonesia as a new partner! ✈️🔥 More redemption options for travelers. Do you think this will make KrisFlyer even better?

You can now earn and redeem KrisFlyer miles on select Garuda Indonesia flights! ✈️💺 More ways to rack up miles—anyone planning to take advantage of this?

Garuda Indonesia has been ranked among the world’s best airlines for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com! ✈️ A big win for Southeast Asia’s aviation scene. Have you flown with them recently?